Tragic Plane Crash in Simi Valley Claims One Life and Damages Homes
A small plane crashed into two homes in Simi Valley, California, resulting in the death of the sole occupant and property damage.
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Overview
A single-engine Van's RV-10 aircraft crashed into a residential area in Simi Valley, California, on Saturday afternoon, killing the pilot. The crash ignited a fire that caused substantial damage to two homes, but residents inside were evacuated unharmed. The aircraft, which had departed from Lancaster en route to Camarillo, crashed around 2 p.m. The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation into the incident, with a preliminary report expected in weeks.
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The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with a preliminary report expected in the coming weeks.
No residents were injured. Both affected homes had occupants inside at the time, who evacuated safely before impact.
The aircraft was a Van's RV-10, a single-engine, four-seat homebuilt aircraft.
Approximately 40 firefighters responded, containing a second-alarm fire. Residents attempted initial fire suppression with garden hoses before emergency crews arrived.
The plane reportedly departed from Lancaster, California, and was en route to Camarillo Airport. The specific route and altitude details remain unconfirmed pending investigation.
